What to wear to a work dinner
Business dinners and out-of-office meetings are stressful, and the last thing you want to be thinking about is your outfit – but you also know you’ve got to nail it to make that first impression count. Getting dressed for a work dinner is certainly not as simple as choosing what to wear in the office but it’s also a good opportunity to dress confidently.
Take a deep breath and relax, because we’ve got you covered with these five work dinner looks. Now all you have to worry about is not slipping up in front of your boss.
1. Chic midi dress
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The right midi dress is perfect for a work outing or dinner. It gives you confidence, makes you appear more feminine and overall, suits so many body types. Pick a bold color, like this neon pink, throw on a a long coat and a pair of chic knee-high boots and you’re good to go!
Alo
| Micro Plisse Shirt Dress in Burgundy Truffle Red, Size: Medium
$168.00
Alo Yoga
-76%
Julia Jordan
Tie Waist Shirt Gown Black
$70.99
$298.00
Rue La La
Ramy Brook
Georgia Lace-Up Mini Shirtdress Orange
$395.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-42%
Mac Duggal
Long Sleeve Embellished Illusion Evening Gown in Platinum Gold at Nordstrom, Size 6
$348.00
$598.00
Nordstrom
2. A chic knitted sweater
A knitted sweater is laid back enough to be comfortable but chic enough to be worn to a work function. Dress it up with cool maxi skirt or perhaps your favorite heeled booties or pumps.
-25%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Navy blue cotton cable-knit jumper
$84.09
$112.12
TheDoubleF
-57%
Brooks Brothers
Cable Knit Sweater Blue
$62.99
$148.00
Rue La La
Polo Ralph Lauren
Electric blue cotton cable-knit jumper
$186.86
TheDoubleF
-46%
Brooks Brothers
Cable Knit Sweater Blue
$79.99
$148.00
Rue La La
3. A business worthy vest
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Change it up and throw on a suit vest! They’re classy and dressy, but can be worn on your days off too. Pair it with cool slacks for a professional look, or with jeans for when you go out on the weekend. Opt for a classic beige or black that will go with everything – or if you feel like letting your creative side show, why not try one in a bold pattern or print!
-16%
Ami
open-front wool waistcoat - women - Cotton/Virgin Wool/Polyester - 38 - Black
$482.00
$574.00
FARFETCH
-33%
BETTTER
x Gieves & Hawkes Nan waistcoat - women - Wool/Cupro - S - Blue
$434.00
$649.00
FARFETCH
-11%
-40%
Twin-Set
logo waistcoat - women - Polyester/Wool/Spandex/Elastane/Polyester/Acetate - 44 - Black
$255.00
$423.00
FARFETCH
-43%
Pinko
cropped waistcoat - women - Wool/Cotton - L - Brown
$225.00
$392.00
FARFETCH
4. Clashing patterns
Make a statement with some clashing patterns. You can do this with anything from pants to a skirt, or even a dress with a clashing pattern jacket! Wear shoes in a solid colour so you don’t distract from the clothing too much.
-66%
Parker
The Cara Top Black
$33.99
$99.00
Rue La La
-61%
Vince Camuto
Floral Ruffle Detail Long Sleeve Top in Deep Sky at Nordstrom, Size X-Small Blue
$34.97
$89.00
Nordstrom
Zimmermann
Hypnotic tie-neck floral lace blouse Beige
$895.00
Mytheresa
Veronica Beard
Ashlynn Floral-Print Silk Top Black
$398.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-39%
Balmain
gingham fine-knit miniskirt - women - Viscose/Polyamide - 38 - Red
$1,097.00
$1,790.00
FARFETCH
-12%
Dickies
checked straight-leg trousers - men - Polyester/Cotton/Other Fabrics - 30 - Black
$160.00
$181.00
FARFETCH
-50%
5. Bold blazers
Blazers will forever be a go-to for business-related events and everything in between. You can’t go wrong with a bold color or an eye-catching print! Blazers are extremely versatile and can be worn over a dress, skirt, or wide leg trousers.
Theory
Etiennette Wool Blazer
$425.00
Neiman Marcus
-30%
Sportmax
Gelly tailored wool blazer Beige
$882.00
$1,260.00
Mytheresa
Burberry
Knight Stamp Cotton T-shirt, Size: XXXL White
$415.00
Burberry
